Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and their prevention is a major public health priority. Detecting health issues early and assessing risk levels can significantly improve the…
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Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated their potential in numerous medical applications, particularly in automating clinical trial matching for translational research and enhancing medical question-answering for clinical decision support. However, our…
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A research project from the University of Exeter is using AI and machine learning to personalise stroke care for patients in a bid to reduce future disability.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and…
Healthcare technology company Ascertain announced it secured $10 million in Series A funding.The round was led by Deerfield Management with participation from Northwell Health.
WHAT IT DOES
Ascertain is an AI-enabled case management assistant that automates…
Background: Frail older adults are at greater risk of adverse health-related outcomes such as falls, disability, and mortality. Mild behavioral impairment (MBI), which is characterized by neurobehavioral symptoms in individuals without dementia, is a…
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a digital health and care technology service to help residents stay safe and independent at home.
From April 2025, the service will bring technology such as video doorbells,…
In a bold step toward expanding advanced neurological care, Mosaic Life Care launched a stroke thrombectomy service—bringing a vital, potentially lifesaving intervention to patients.
This initiative is more than a strategic expansion for the St….
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Background: Tools for measuring clinical disability status in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are limited. Accelerometry objectively assesses physical activity and circadian rhythmicity profiles in the real-world environment and may potentially distinguish levels of…
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Computer scientists at Loughborough University have developed an AI model to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital.
It was created as part of the ‘DECODE’ project,…
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has joined forces with Uber Health to allow Guardian Group Benefits members with an approved long-term disability claim to receive an Uber voucher for rides to medical…
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